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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gurmounder, n. [e.m.E. gurmander, gourmaunder (1542). Cf. Gormand v.] A voracious eater. —1622-6 Bisset II. 292/18.
He preiched … unto the barbarus nationis and revenouris devoiraris or gurmounderis of flesche
